[Galectin-3 in diagnosis of thyroid cancer]

Vopr Onkol. 2008;54(3):321-3.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Fourty patients with thyroid nodules were examined. Benchmarking study of FNA results, histology reports and immunohistochemistry of Galectin-3 expression were performed. Galectin-3 is a highly sensitive oncomarker for papillary carcinoma of thyroid gland: sensitivity--100%, specificity--71%, diagnostic value--85%.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / biosynthesis*
  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle
  • Carcinoma, Papillary / metabolism*
  • Carcinoma, Papillary / pathology*
  • Galectin 3 / biosynthesis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / pathology*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Galectin 3